FOSS4G North America 2025
November 3-5, 2025 • Hyatt Regency Reston, VA
FOSS4G NA B2B Session
An exclusive networking event to connect with leading technology innovators.
Event Details
This unique opportunity brings together industry leaders, government representatives, and geospatial enthusiasts to share knowledge, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.
- Date: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
- Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm
- Location: The Barns at Wolftrap (Scottish Barn)
- Cost: $80 (standalone ticket)
Why This is a Must-Attend Event
- Forge High-Value Connections: This isn't just a meet-and-greet. It's a focused opportunity to engage with decision-makers, innovators, and potential partners in a dedicated business setting.
- Access Exclusive Insights: Gain firsthand knowledge from leaders who are shaping the future of open-source geospatial technology and learn how their advancements can benefit your organization.
- Solve Real-World Challenges: Discuss your organization's specific needs and discover innovative solutions in direct conversation with the experts and companies developing them.
- Position Your Organization: Showcase your work, share your success stories, and establish your presence as a key contributor within the professional FOSS4G ecosystem.
Featured Speaker
Patrick Cozzi
Patrick Cozzi is the Chief Platform Officer at Bentley Systems, a position he took on after Bentley's 2024 acquisition of Cesium, the open 3D geospatial platform he founded. A pivotal figure in 3D technology, Cozzi created the open-source CesiumJS library, the 3D Tiles OGC Community Standard for streaming geospatial data, and co-created the widely adopted glTF™ 3D asset format.
His influential work in fostering an open and interoperable metaverse includes co-chairing the Metaverse Standards Forum’s 3D Asset Interoperability group and receiving multiple accolades, such as a Lifetime Achievement Award at the WebXR Awards and an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award. Beyond his technical contributions, Cozzi has authored several books on computer graphics, co-founded the nonprofit CreateAccess to broaden opportunities in 3D creation, and holds a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he taught for nearly a decade.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from a true industry leader at FOSS4G NA 2025. Join us for an engaging and insightful session that will leave you motivated and ready to take your business to new heights.
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